Postcards Nos 18 & 19

I am so lucky as today I opened 2 postcards! I had 10 lined up ready & as my big day is in a week & a 1/2 I thought I ought! The first is from Sue McB in Victoria, Australia, at Paddy's Daughter

It is beautifully precise, I could never achieve something so wonderfully neat! Lovely straight lines with  both machine & hand stitching - just wonderful.

Looking at this pretty flower I feel so hopeful, thank you.

The next card is from Jill at Third Age Musings in Bedfordshire, UK. It is oh so delicate! Ribbons & lace & lots of tiny hand stitches.There's a little pocket with a Happy Birthday to me in it. On the back Jill says it was inspired by WW1 embroidered postcards sent home by troops in France, what a lovely idea, & it's quite poignant to read about on google.

This card gives me a feeling of serenity, just as the people who fought for our country's peace do. Thank you for this.

Isn't it amazing that these 2 cards from thousands of miles apart, have perfectly matched colors?

Another amazing thing - I have reached 50 people who have agreed to swap a postcard with me. I'm still waiting for a couple of addresses, but I am incredibly touched. Thank you.